Adidas and Orlando Pirates Partner with St David’s Marist Inanda for the 2026 Challenge Cup
St David’s Marist Inanda will once again welcome South Africa’s top school football talent when the 2026 Challenge Cup returns from 7- 9 August 2026, with Adidas and Orlando Pirates Football Club partnering with the tournament to elevate one of the country’s premier school football events. Now in its 22nd edition, the Challenge Cup has…
Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for August to October men’s internationals
World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between South Africa and New Zealand, the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup and men’s internationals from August to October. World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments for 22 matches from August to October, which include the Rugby’s Greatest…
Suzuki Drives Matchday Excitement Throughout the Currie Cup
Suzuki Auto South Africa is elevating the Suzuki Griquas’ home matchday experience throughout the Currie Cup tournament with a series of fan-focused activations, competitions and community initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to creating memorable experiences for supporters while backing the team’s Currie Cup campaign. Throughout the season, Suzuki Griquas supporters can look forward to: · The Boot-to-Boot half-time…
PEP Celebrates Women’s Month With Mini Netball Festival In Worcester
PEP mini Netball Festival at Laerskool Wynland in Worcester, Western Cape PEP continued its commitment to empowering young girls through sport by hosting a vibrant mini Netball Festival at Laerskool Wynland in Worcester on Friday, bringing together aspiring players for a day dedicated to learning, teamwork and fun. The festival, held on 1 August, welcomed…
Young South Africans Still Finding Their Way Onto the Property Ladder – FNB
Vanashree Naidoo, FNB Home and Structured Lending Product Head For many young South Africans, owning a home may feel harder to reach than it did for previous generations. Rising property prices, higher living costs, and economic pressure have changed how young people enter the property market. But FNB says that young buyers have not given…
Standard Bank and ICBC Named Joint Renminbi Clearing Bank for Africa
Richard de Roos, Head of Operations for Corporate & Investment Banking at Standard Bank Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC) have been jointly authorised by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) to clear Renminbi (RMB) in Africa. Standard Bank is the first…
RUGBY EUROPE APPOINTS JENS SKARE NIELSEN AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Rugby Europe is delighted to announce the appointment of Jens Aage Skare Nielsen as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the conclusion of a comprehensive and competitive international recruitment process. Jens brings an impressive rugby experience, combining leadership at all levels of the game. He is a former Danish international player, with 28 caps for…
Standard Bank advises CANAL+ on its JSE listing, deepening South Africa’s capital markets and providing CANAL+ with access to new pools of liquidity
Standard Bank is proud to have acted as joint financial advisor and transaction sponsor to CANAL+ on its successful secondary inward listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) – a landmark transaction that brings a globally recognised media and entertainment group to Africa’s premier exchange and provides South African investors with direct access to a…
HONOR 600 Lite Lands In SA With 108MP Camera And Sleek Unibody Design
HONOR 600 Lite Global tech brand HONOR has officially launched its latest smartphone, the HONOR 600 Lite, in South Africa, combining AI-powered features, durability and premium design in a value-driven package. Unveiled at The Campus in Bryanston on 16 April, the device was introduced in a high-energy setting that blended sport, entertainment and real-time content…
Stormers Mourn Passing Of Long-Serving Team Manager Chippie Solomon
The rugby community is in mourning following the passing of long-serving DHL Stormers team manager Chippie Solomon. European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) confirmed the sad news, paying tribute to a figure widely respected for his contribution to the game and his role behind the scenes. Solomon was instrumental during a significant period in South African…
